Paleo Peach Coconut Donut Holes

My littlest niece turned 4 last week. In celebration, I wanted to make her a treat Paleo-style. I don’t normally cook for children since I don’t have any, but I love their honesty!

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Paleo Tex-Mex Chicken Lettuce Wraps

After a long “vacation” with my family, it feels good to finally be home. Unfortunately I have had zero time to meal plan or grocery shop. Thankfully I have a freezer full of frozen chicken to put to good use.

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Favorite Flank Steak: Paleo-Style

My whole idea of eating red meat in small portions basically went out the window when I visited my family. They are all big steak fans and always gave me a hard time when I decided to stop eating red meat.

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Paleo Rosemary and Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips

I love sweet potato chips! Ok I’ve said it, but I will probably say it again. I love sweet potato chips! Ok you get the point. Sweet potato chips make a great base to add a variety of flavors.

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Paleo Grilled Broccolini Two Ways

Did I mention how excited I was to use a real grill this week? I love outdoor grilling and need to get my fill before I return to apartment living in LA. While meat is typically the first thing that comes to mine when you mention grilling, vegetables are a close second.

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Paleo Grilled BBQ Chicken

Growing up in the semi-South, I have a huge appreciation for BBQ. I went to college near Kansas City, which to me is the birthplace of modern barbecue.

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Paleo Almond Butter Cupcakes with Chocolate Almond Butter Frosting

Birthdays on top of birthdays on top of birthdays. With the recent birth of my first nephew, my family now has three birthdays in July. I love celebrating birthdays and buying gifts for others. As a treat for my nieces, I whipped up a batch of Paleo cupcakes.

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Paleo Butternut Squash and Apple Breakfast Hash

Yup it’s another breakfast hash. I love these things! It is a great way to get veggies and protein in the morning. It fills me up so I am not starving by lunch time.

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Paleo Blackened Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa

It is time to get your grill on! One of my favorite summer past times is grilling. I love the charred and smokey flavor a grill creates. Unfortunately I don’t have a grill at my apartment, but it doesn’t stop me from making my favorite grill recipes.

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Paleo No-Bake Cookies

I don’t make too many Paleo treats, but every once in awhile I love to indulge. I am a recovering sugar addict mainly from cupcakes and ice cream, but I love a good cookie.

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Paleo Hibachi Veggie Stir-fry

When I was younger, one of my family’s biggest treats was going to our local Hibachi restaurant. We normally went once a year for my mom and my birthday because they are only two days apart. You get so much food you leave thinking you won’t eat again for days.

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Paleo All Hail Kale Salad

I discovered Veggie Grill after living in Los Angeles for about a year. We don’t have this restaurant back in the Midwest, and I was a bit skeptical at first considering it is vegan. All my doubts were whisked away with a bite of the All Hail Kale Salad.

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Paleo Spice-Rubbed NY Strip with Avocado-Lime Salsa

In the Summer of 2008, I wanted to get back in shape for my middle sister’s wedding. I decided on a low-fat diet. I would eat a maximum of 20 grams of fat a day. Looking back I ate so much processed non-fat food, it grosses me out now that I am on Paleo.

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Paleo Sweet Potato and Turkey Bacon Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

The other night I had a potluck dinner with some friends. I love bringing over Paleo dishes and showcasing the fact there are tons of recipe options.

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Paleo Oven-Roasted Tomato Gazpacho with Guacamole

I love going to my local Farmers Market on Sundays. I recently discovered one that is pretty much a stones throw from my apartment. After a couple of very hot days in LA, I was craving something refreshing and decided to try my hand on gazpacho.

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Paleo Lemon Pepper Breakfast Hash

I might have already mentioned my love of breakfast hashes. If not, I’m saying it now. I love breakfast hash. Every time I make a new version, I fall a little bit more in love.

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Paleo Turkey Sliders with Sweet Potato “bun” topped with Garlic-Cilantro Aioli

Okay so the name is a bit ridiculous, but it's hard to leave anything out because all the different ingredients combined to make this dish so good.

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Paleo Curried Chicken Apple Salad

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! I spent most of the weekend relaxing and contemplating what to cook this week. After hearing rave reviews about Paleo Mayo, I decided it was time to attempt to make my own.

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Paleo Potsticker Asian Turkey Burgers with Asian Coleslaw

It’s the final day of around the world with Plaid and Paleo, unofficially renamed around the southeast continent of Asia. I gravitate toward Asian flavors in my cooking sometimes unintentionally.

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Happy 4th of July

Have a very happy, safe and hopefully healthy Fourth of July! I will be celebrating my second favorite holiday with my friends and can't wait to see some awesome fireworks!

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Paleo Pad See Ew

Day three of around the world cuisine and yes we are staying in continent of Asia. Continuing my love for Thai food, I found this amazing substitute for Pad See Ew.

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Paleo Pad Thai with "Sunshine Sauce"

I discovered Pad Thai in college, and it was love at first bite. I love spicy food. Seriously the hotter the better. Might as well burn my taste buds off. Okay not that bad, but you get the picture.

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Paleo General Tso Chicken Drumsticks

I deem this week around the world cuisine on Plaid and Paleo. Growing up in Kansas and Oklahoma, there wasn’t a large array of ethnic food other than Mexican. Also my family’s palates were fairly strictly in tuned toward classical flavors.

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